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Dem House Leader Jeffries stands with Biden, as president faces growing calls to bow out of 2024 race

By Ethan Stark-Miller Posted on July 19, 2024

US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Brooklyn) on Friday appeared to stand by President Biden, even as the embattled commander-in-chief is facing mounting calls to step down as the party’s nominee in the November general election.

Without explicitly saying if he thinks Biden is the best person to lead the Democratic ticket, Jeffries said he is still the nominee while praising his White House track record.

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